Army's Plans for New Assault Weapon Stumble

American soldiers might someday get newer, better weapons than the 40-year-old M-16 assault rifle and its compact version, the M-4. But such a day won't come soon, despite a 19-year-old Army program that has so far spent $157 million to field a next-generation combination rifle and grenade launcher...

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